How to Get the Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP)

What you get

$0.75 per square foot up to 1,000 sq ft ($750 max) per project. Additional native plant bonus of $0.25/sq ft (up to $1,000 total) when planting 80% or more native Colorado plants with 50% coverage at maturity. First-come, first-served.

• Residential: Up to $1,000 ($0.75/sq ft + native bonus)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Fort Collins Utilities customer
• Property located in: Fort Collins
• Must have a Fort Collins Utilities water account
• Submit landscape plan and irrigation plan before starting
• Project must be approved before installation
• Native bonus requires 80% native Colorado plants

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Fort Collins Utilities and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.